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Matevz Novak

@matevznovak.bsky.social

Moving from X account. Former intelligence. Retired. Veteran. From Slovenia.

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The Guardian@theguardian.com · 7mo ago

Underground church says leaders detained as China steps up crackdown

Underground church says leaders detained as China steps up crackdown

Early Rain pastor said to be among those held in sweep that followed arrests of members of other unregistered churches Leaders of a prominent underground church have been detained in south-west China, according to a church statement, the latest blow in what appears to be a sweeping crackdown on unregistered Christian groups in the country. On Tuesday, Li Yingqiang, the leader of the Early Rain Covenant Church, was taken by police from his home in Deyang, a small city in Sichuan province, according to the statement. Li’s wife, Zhang Xinyue, has also been detained, along with two other church members: Dai Zhichao, a pastor; and Ye Fenghua, a lay member. At least a further four members were taken and later released, while some others remain out of contact. Continue reading...

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NOELREPORTS@noelreports.com · 7mo ago

Iran has issued a warning to the United States, stating it will strike back at American bases in the region and Israel if Washington launches an attack. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf told lawmakers that these would be seen as “legitimate targets.” Israel remains on high alert.

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Kyiv Post@kyivpost.com · 7mo ago

Russian overnight terror strikes killed at least 11 people across Ukraine. Kharkiv was hit hardest, with seven victims — including a three-year-old child. Four more civilians were killed in the Donetsk region, two in Yarova and two in Kostiantynivka. www.kyivpost.com/post/67842

Overnight Attacks Continue Across Much of Ukraine, at Least 11 Killed, Dozens Injured

In the middle of a severe cold spell in Ukraine, Russia keeps hammering civilian targets, mainly energy infrastructure, in an attempt to demoralize the population by killing or freezing them.

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Matevz Novak@matevznovak.bsky.social · 7mo ago

ICE is a parapolice unit similar to the Basij in Iran. The members are also from the far right. If we look more closely, we see that they do not operate according to learned protocol. We see many seniors among them.

The Atlantic@theatlantic.com · 7mo ago

What rights do people have as ICE continues to grow, and as the president deploys the National Guard domestically? @anneapplebaum.bsky.social explores this in the new season of “Autocracy in America.” Listen here:

The Kyiv Independent@kyivindependent.com · 7mo ago

Kyiv hit rare Russian Il-38N recon plane before sinking submarine, SBU reveals; Philanthropist Howard Buffett travels to Kupiansk suburb in Kharkiv Oblast to help evacuate civilians; Ukrainian man spying for Belarus sentenced to 15 years in prison; and more.

Ukraine war latest updates: Kyiv hit rare Russian recon plane before sinking submarine, SBU reveals (10)

Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 10 times today. AUkrainian forces struck Russia's sole Il-38N reconnaissance aircraft in the Black Sea o...

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